Overview

qTox is a free and open-source instant messaging client for the Tox protocol, featuring chat, voice, video, and file transfer over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection. It provides an easy-to-use desktop interface so you do not need to be a programmer to use encrypted communication. Note that the qTox repository is archived; the project is no longer actively developed, so we recommend pairing it with continued community clients of the Tox protocol.

Key Features

• Encrypted Peer-to-Peer: built on the Tox protocol
• Chat, Voice, Video: full communication suite in one client
• File Transfer: direct sharing between peers
• No Ads: free to use and to modify
• Easy Interface: desktop friendly workflow

Why Use It

qTox puts privacy first with leading-class encryption while keeping a simple, familiar interface. It is free software, carries no advertising, and never requires payment for features.

Use Cases

• Encrypted desktop messaging without central servers
• Voice and video calls between trusted contacts
• Direct peer-to-peer file sharing
• Learning and contributing to an open Tox client

Platforms

Linux, Windows, macOS.

Licence

Open source. GPLv3. Repository archived (no longer actively developed).

Website

https://qtox.github.io/